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Don’t Sell Your Brand’s Soul to the Facebook News Feed Algorithm and Vanity Metrics

Pam Moore

Brand leaders around the globe are freaking out as they read the blog posts, watch the videos and see the tweets fly by from the Facebook fear mongers crying that the end of Facebook as we know it has arrived. Facebook 2018 is all About Engagement. It is true that big changes are coming to Facebook. Let’s get real.

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12 Facebook video metrics brands need to benchmark right now

Sprout Social

Ever wondered if people loved watching your Facebook videos? These are all great questions to ask when you’re using videos for your Facebook marketing strategy. And your Facebook video metrics can give you the answers you need. So what are the video metrics you need to track on Facebook? Video views.

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Video Breakdowns Provide Important Context for Facebook Ads Actions

Jon Loomer

Performance measurement of Facebook video ads is challenging, primarily due to the way video ads work. If you’ve run video ads on Facebook, you probably understand the concept of auto-play. If you’ve run video ads on Facebook, you probably understand the concept of auto-play. There are metrics for: 2-second continuous plays.

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Facebook Metrics: New Ways to Measure Ad and Page Engagement

Jon Loomer

Facebook has announced several metrics that will give marketers better insights into user engagement with their ads and page. These metrics will roll out over the coming weeks, though no specific timetable was provided. This may be the most useful addition of the new metrics. Pre-Impression Activity Breakdown.

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Meta Shuts Down Facebook Podcasts

Jon Loomer

After a mere 10-month test, Meta is shutting down Facebook Podcasts ( according to Bloomberg ). I have a podcast ( The Pubcast with Jon Loomer ) and I’ve been testing Facebook Podcasts since October. Explaining Facebook Podcasts. Know that this wasn’t unique content that podcasters created for Facebook.

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Facebook Pages Redesign; What Brands Should Expect

Ignite Social Media

In early 2021, Facebook announced the redesign of Pages for businesses, public figures, and others to include a new experience for users and admins alike. About The New Facebook Pages Layout. The new Pages experience also includes a dedicated Pages News Feed. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know and how to prepare.

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How to Choose Facebook Ad Placements

Jon Loomer

When you create a Facebook ad campaign, you have limitless options. When creating your ad set, Facebook uses “automatic placements” by default. When you use automatic placements, Facebook will “maximize your budget” and distribute your ads in placements that will lead to the most results. The Problem.

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